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November 21, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum II LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was performing start of shift maintenance on KPI 4250 (Rock Crusher) attempting to add anti-freeze to the radiator the EE fell approx 5ft from the position where they were standing to the crusher deck. EE was treated in the local ER diagnosed with a right AC joint separation, Non displacement fracture to C4, and two broken ribs. The EE was treated and released from the ER.

January 4, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal INUNDATION
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum II LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A Leak was found in a 500 gal propane tank outside the office building. All personal were evacuated to the quarry main gate. The gate is about 1/4 mile from the office. Once the propane company had check and repaired the tank the all clear was given.

August 12, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum II LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee repairing lubrication system, climbing off machine to get more parts, hung ring on step while descending to ground level.

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